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A podcast featuring Toronto Raptors, Raptors 905 and Canada Basketball analysis, humour, post-game reactions, live shows and more. Podcasts include Raptors Reaction Podcast, Rap Up Live, The Interview, Raptors Weekly, Buckets & Tea, Confederacy of Dunks, Runnin' Off the Screen, and more.

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Historic Loss as Gradey & Temple pop off - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23m
Mar 28
11th Straight loss + Jontay's investigation - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39m
Mar 26
Gradey pops off in Shai's homecoming - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Mar 23
PG to the 76ers, Jersey Swaps, Team Canada & more

This week Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodly! Together they discuss Team Canada and the qualifying group stage, are they optimistic? Then they talk about the Marc Stein report that Paul George could leave the Clippers in the Offseason and that the 76ers are interested suitors. Do they think this could come to fruition, they analyze this from both teams' perspectives. Then they discuss the latest around Wemby, how the Spurs are handling the future face of the league so far, and whether is it ridiculous to talk about "if a star is happy or not" during their rookie season. Then is our Raptors homer moment we discuss the jersey swap seen around the world. Gradey Dick and Anthony Black created a viral moment together. What did they think of it and could we see more? Then they get into the nitty-gritty of the Raptors last few games, what is there to look forward to regarding the draft, if any and what will the team look like next year. Then in this week's Hottie Highlight of the week it goes to Darko Rajakovic and his coaching seminar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m
Mar 22
Raptors steamrolled by Kings - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26m
Mar 21
Under the Magic's Spell - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52m
Mar 18
Locked Down by Magic - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33m
Mar 16
NBA's new "face of the league", Player Podcasts & more

This week Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Samson Folk. First, they talk about Rudy Gobert and his historic fine for suggesting the league is influenced by gambling. Then they go through the new face of the NBA debate and discuss the narrative around American vs International players. Then they talk about the rise in player podcasts. Are they good what insights do they serve, what does Samson think overall? In our Raptors homer moment, they discuss what is salvageable for the Raptors this season. What is Samson watching for, whose development are we watching for? Why is this team still fun to watch? Then in the hottie highlight of the week, it goes to Kelly Olynyk for getting the raptors first ever flopping fine. This episode is very light-hearted with lots of sidebar talk. We hope you enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 2m
Mar 15
Second Loss to Pistons - LIVE Raptors Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31m
Mar 14
Stay Positive Toronto! - Confederacy of Dunks

Keeping it real but staying positive about this season has some tough moments but this week, despite the Raptors losing to the Nuggets we find some nice things to mention. Plus Kobe's statue which is already a burn on Toronto, also spelled Jose Calderon's name wrong so double burn on all of us I guess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50m
Mar 13
Gradey & RJ Career Highs vs. Champs - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson & Es

Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni detail the Raptors loss to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m
Mar 12
'The Interview: Kobi Simmons, Raptors 905 Guard

Raptors 905 guard Kobi Simmons joins Andrew Damelin for a spiritual, philosophical and technical basketball discussion. Learn about the seven-year pro's exodus from the emotional roller coaster of making the NBA, to grinding it out in the G League, to making the NBA again, to grinding it out in the G League AGAIN. Plus Kobi gives a mesmerizing technical breakdown of his nasty crossover on Nick Young back in the day. 905 head coach Eric Khoury calls Kobi a great conversationalist. This podcast proves him right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m
Mar 11
Raps lose hectic game in overtime - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54m
Mar 10
Quickley Dazzles as Raptors get burned by Suns - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46m
Mar 08
Injury Season and Locking up Olynyk - Confederacy of Dunks

This week we talk about the devastating injuries to Scottie Barnes and Jakob "Pert Plus" Poeltl as well as agreeing that someone MUST play for the Toronto Raptors so it's good that we locked up Kelly Olynyk for 2 years. Plus will Toronto get a WNBA franchise? What will they be called? Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57m
Mar 06
Raptors MANHANDLED by Zion & Pels - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36m
Mar 06
RJ, QUICK & DICK Lead the Raptors to Victory - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 0m
Mar 04
Team USA, Bronny James, THE PIZZA PARTY & more!

This week host Cathryn Naiker is joined by NBA writer extraordinaire Vivek Jacob to discuss Team USA's prospective roaster. Is this the Millenial Dream Team? What chance does Canada have against this all-time roaster? Then they discuss LeBron and Bronny James. Will Bronny enter the draft, or should he? What do we think of LeBron's statement asking people to leave Bronny alone? More tension is brewing between teams and referees. We got another epic coach rant this time courtesy of the Piston's Monty Williams. Do we think the league needs to adjust the rules around end-of-game reviews? As award season approaches the 65-game rule is having its impact. Vivek talks about the article we wrote about this rule, how it's affecting the league, and argues to eliminate back-to-back games. Then in our Raptors homer moment, we talk about the team playing well together and should that alter their goals for the remainder of the season? should they go for the play-in or hold onto this draft pick that was traded to San Antonio? Finally, in our Hottie HIghligh of the week, it is THE PIZZA PARTY!!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 4m
Mar 01
LUKA MAGIC casts a spell on Scottie & the Raptors - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52m
Feb 29
Raptor's Pizza Party! - Confederacy of Dunks

3 in a row babyyyyyyy!! The Raptors are on a winning streak and you better believe we get waaaaayyyy ahead of ourselves and start talking playoffs. Scottie stans BEWARE we also talk about how great Scottie is because YOU demanded it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 6m
Feb 28
SCOTTIE TRIP DUB LEADS RAPS TO PIZZA - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson & Caitlin Cooper

Samson and Caitlin Cooper detail the Raptors win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 23m
Feb 27
We CAN Ball - w/CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlett

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31m
Feb 23
All-Star recap, Vince Carter HOF, media drama, & more

This week host Cathryn Naiker is joined by No Dunks’ Jerome Cheng. They talk about what it was like in Indiana, the All-Star experience. The narrative around fixing the dunk contest and the game and what would they would do differently. Then they talk about J.J Reddick’s rant about Doc Rivers lacking self accountability. Cathryn puts on her conspiracy hat and they dive into a deeper conversation about sports media. Then they have fun with bold predictions going forward in the season. In our Raptors homer moment they discuss Vince Carter and his desire to enter the hall of fame as a raptor. Do they forgive and forget or do they still hold a grudge? In the hottie highlight of the week, it’s all about Scottie singing the national anthem.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 4m
Feb 23
IQ Pops Off in Raptors First Division Win - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson

Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Feb 23
Raptors All-Star Wrap-Up - Confederacy of Dunks

Today our guest is Freddie's own brother, new uncle, Miguel Rivas! We all talk about the all-star weekend, the impact it made on our own Scottie as well as a fun little All-Star trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m
Feb 21
All-Star Preview, LeBron and Steph? Scottie Frustrated & more

Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by NBA Writer Oren Weisfeld to congratulate him on announcing his first book about the growth of men's basketball in Canada! Then they discuss the big story this week about the Warriors trying to get LeBron James. We analyze what we see as a publicity move from both sides. Then All-Star Weekend is upon us! We talk about the main events and pick our winners for the slam dunk contest, and 3-point shoot-out. Steph vs Sabrina and All-Star MVP. Then we look at the remainder of the season and make bold predictions Is Trae Young going to ask out of Atlanta? Will Miami make the Eastern Conference finals again? and more! Then in our Raptors homer moment, we talk about Scottie Barnes leaving the bench before the game was over and the contradicting statements the following day. What does it all mean? Is Scottie ready to be a leader? and what does he need at this point in his career? Then we talk about Pascal Siakam's return to Toronto. What it was like in the stadium and the Jersey's planted in section 119 to honour him. In our Hottie Highlight of the week, it goes to the 905 for their very cool Black History Month jersey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54m
Feb 16
We Can Ball - CANWNT makes the Olympics for the 4th consecutive time w/Crina Mustafa

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23m
Feb 15
PASCAL & SCOTTIE BATTLE IN RAPTORS LOSS - LIVE Reaction w/ Samson & Caitlin Cooper

Samson Folk & Caitlin Cooper detail the Raptors loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m
Feb 15
Trades, Going in the Tank and Kobe's Statue - Confederacy of Dunks

It's true what Bill Withers said, "just the two of us can make it if we try" - especially if he was talking about a compelling and fun basketball podcast episode because today it's just Andy and Brendo talkin Raptors. We get into the trades, whether or not Wemby's 10 blocks is truly impressive and why did Kobe disrespect Raptors fans directly in our E-Y-E by picking THAT moment for his statue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m
Feb 14
Wembanyama DOMINATES Against Raptors -- LIVE Reaction w/ Es

Es Baraheni subs in for Samson Folk to talk about the San Antonio Spurs vs Toronto Raptors game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
Feb 13